Getting the best out of people and navigating the minefield of employment regulation is a key challenge in growing a business. This workshop is perfect for those directly involved in managing people in businesses, both business owners/Directors and line managers. This practical approach provides an overview of the key tools which can help a business maximise the contribution its people make to business success and understand how to avoid and deal with some of the most common pitfalls.

Course Outcomes
The workshop will ensure you:

Understand the importance of effective people management to all businesses

Understand your key responsibilities when employing people and explore some of the challenges this can present

Know to find great people who are right for your business, and how to get the best out of them

Know what not to do and how to prevent people problems

Course Outline
From practical tips covering recruitment, employment law and disciplinary matters, to providing insights into talent management and engagement; this is a great way for you to develop your HR knowledge and understanding. This will be a highly interactive session, with a Q & A at the start which will influence the course content so that it addresses delegates’ real issues and prioirities.

Trainer Profile

Ian Pilbeam, heads up the HR Dept Edinburgh & the Lothians team. With nearly 30 years HR experience, Ian has a wealth of experience in helping businesses to ensure success through their people, be legally compliant and handle tricky people issues. As a business owner himself, Ian understands the challenges that come with running and growing a business.
He is, as an HR Dept customer recently described him, “a refreshingly straightforward advisor of all things HR related.”

“Training with Ian at the HR Dept. is an absolute pleasure and the interactive nature of the courses and seminars I have attended have been the perfect format for me to take away great advice and knowledge from each session, meeting great people from extremely different business backgrounds but who share similar issues in their day to day lives”

Getting the best out of people and navigating the minefield of employment regulation is a key challenge in growing a business. This workshop is perfect for those directly involved in managing people in businesses, both business owners/Directors and line managers.

This practical approach provides an overview of the key tools which can help a business maximise the contribution its people make to business success. The session will be highly interactive and focus on the areas delegates would most like to explore. Topics will include:

From practical tips covering recruitment, employment law and disciplinary matters, to providing insights into talent management and engagement; this is a great way for you to develop your HR knowledge and understanding.

The workshop will help you:

Understand the importance of effective people management to all businesses

Become aware of the range of approaches available to the management of people

In House Training

We can work with you to identify your training needs and tailor workshops and events to meet your requirements and suit your environment. Sessions normally work best for between 4 -12 delegates and we can run these at your premises or at our training facility in Sutton.

Please speak to us about any of your training needs which may include:

Any of our Management Essentials Programme modules

TUPE

Managing a Redundancy Programme

Management Skills

Discrimination Awareness

Customer Service

Time Management

Emergency First Aid at Work

Microsoft Office Training

If you can’t see what you are looking for on the list, give us a call to discuss further.

Workshops and Training Courses

We have a regular programme of workshops and training courses which you can book one or more places at. Our workshops and training courses are normally held at our training facility in Sutton. Our current Management Essentials Programme includes:

A programme of eight workshops aimed at line managers and supervisors

Effective line management is essential in achieving the best from the team. Managers and supervisors need to have the confidence in their teams, encouraging improved performance and maintaining standards. Our management essentials programme gives them the tools and the knowledge to act with assurance and within the legal framework of employment law.

Practical and interactive workshops in small groups. A comprehensive mix of training and coaching for managers, tailored to meet the needs of those who attend. Choose either the whole programme or select individual courses as appropriate.

Delivered in eight half day workshops, over eight months at our offices in Sutton, with start dates throughout the year. The programme can also be run in house for groups of up to 10.

The programme of half day workshops includes:

Effective Team Leadership

Managing Performance

Recruiting Staff

Disciplinary and Grievance

Managing Conflict

Communicating with Confidence

Managing Absence

HR Administration

Working through case studies and other ‘real-life’ examples, participants will receive a host of practical tips. These workshops are aimed at line managers or those who have supervisory responsibilities and day-to-day management of others.

Dealing with Difficult People

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you find that someone is behaving in a difficult manner. It may even lead to a potential conflict situation. What can you do about it? How can you be seen to be caring and responsive? This programme gives you practical solutions for facing difficult or unacceptable behaviour – techniques you can use now.

Effective Team Leadership

Your people are your biggest asset, and by far your biggest investment. So how can you ensure you motivate, inspire and lead your team successfully to achieve their goals on a daily basis? In this informative and interactive workshop, we will explore management and leadership skills that lead to high performing teams. Utilising practical skills and exercises, you will leave the workshop with tools and tips you can put into practice as soon as you step back into the workplace.